Some folks argue about this like it’s religion and politics at Thanksgiving. But here at 2 Coots Ranch, we’re not here to blow smoke — we’re here to feed people real beef the right way. And the truth? Both grass-finished and grain-finished can be ethical, nutrient-dense, and raised regeneratively — if you actually give a darn about how you do it. And yes we do!
You’ve probably noticed it too: the way we get our food is changing, and not always for the better. Supermarket shelves full of mystery meat, “Product of USA” labels that don’t mean a darn thing, and family farms selling out because they can’t keep up with big corporations.
You ever notice how the loudest folks preaching “plant-based only” are usually the same ones who look like they’d lose a wrestling match with a garden hose? Bless their hearts. Listen, I don’t have a “beef” with fruits and veggies — they’ve got their place on the plate. But let’s not forget: your brain is a hungry critter, and it doesn’t run on kale smoothies.
I’ll admit it — we’re nuts. Who in their right mind starts farming in their 60s? Apparently, two coots with more grit than sense. My wife and I got married at 17. We were city kids with stars in our eyes and dirt in our dreams. We talked about farms and land and animals for years, but life had a habit of getting in the way. Kids, jobs, bills. You name it. Every time we got close, something knocked us back.
You ever notice how everyone’s got an opinion about beef? Some folks will swear up and down that grass-fed is the only way to go. Others won’t touch anything but a good, marbled grain-finished steak. Me? I like it grain-fed — but I raise both. And here’s why.
Physically strong, mentally sharp, and truly nourished. That starts with food raised the way nature intended: on grass, in sunshine, and without shortcuts. You may have heard that pasture-raised food is “healthier,” but let’s break it down. What does that really mean?
At 2 Coots Ranch, we believe that real food freedom starts with truth—and unfortunately, you’re not going to find much of it in the grocery store aisle. As farmers committed to regenerative, transparent practices, we want to help you cut through the noise of marketing buzzwords and empty labels.
Yes, they can be a sign of healthy chickens and lush pastures… but they can also be the result of something else: color additives.
Whether you're fully carnivore or just curious, the message is the same: 🥚 Animal-based nutrition works. People are turning to the carnivore diet to support everything from weight loss and inflammation to mental clarity and gut health. By cutting out irritating foods and focusing on nutrient-dense animal foods, many are experiencing dramatic improvements in energy, skin, digestion, and focus. But here’s the thing: 👉 Not all meat is created equal.
Spring has officially sprung out here at 2 Coots Ranch, and you know what that means—baby season is in full swing! Our pastures are filling up with wobbly legs, curious noses, and the sweet sound of mamas calling to their new little ones.
At 2 Coots Ranch, we’re proud of the heart and soul that goes into every project we create. One of our core passions is woodworking, and Phil, our talented craftsman, has been honing his skills since he was a young boy.
At 2 Coots Ranch, we embrace the idea that nature knows best. It’s one of the reasons we practice regenerative farming and focus on raising multiple species on our land.
